Persection hunt in favorites: Man threatens couple with death!

Persection hunt in favorites: Man threatens couple with death!

In a troubling incident in Vienna, a 21-year-old man was arrested on Monday after threatening a 28-year-old passer-by. According to reports from Today happened on Laxenburger Strasse. The young Austrian persecuted the victim and his wife, who wanted to flee to two shops.

A attentive witness took the initiative, came to the help of the couple and immediately informed the police. This campaign led the attacker to first released from the couple and finally fled. The Viktor-Christ-Gasse police inspection initiated an immediate search and was able to arrest the suspect quickly. In this arrest, a small amount of marijuana was found, but no dangerous objects.

motif and legal consequences

It remains unclear what the 21-year-old prompted this criminal behavior, since he did no statements when he was heard and was not confessed. The Vienna public prosecutor's office decided to show him at a free time, which raises questions about proportionality and the security of the citizens. Such incidents throw a light on the increase in violent offenses in the capital.

Austria has recorded an increase in crime in recent years. According to data from Statista there were a total of around 528,000 crimes indicated in 2023, which is the highest level since 2016. It is particularly striking that more than a third of these offenses have been committed in Vienna, and the city is increasingly the scene of public violence.

The role of drugs and crime

Drug crime represents a significant part of this problem. In 2023, around 35,400 drug crimes were displayed in Austria, of which around 9,960 were registered in Vienna. Cannabis seems to be the most common addictive, which has led to ongoing discussions about the legalization of cannabis. According to surveys, around 50% of the population support legalization.

The incident in favorites is a worrying example of the current situation in the city, where more than 70% of Austrians believe that immigrants tighten crime problems. These views could affect the general feeling of security and increase social tensions.

However, police work has its success: In 2023, the clearance rate was 52.3%, which offers the population a certain degree of trust in the security forces. The police are required to act quickly and efficiently to ensure the security of citizens.